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Page 2 of 2 requirements and a draft agreement has been reached (attachment A). 31 Work on the survey would be planned to commence soon after authorization and would likely take ten 32 to twelve weeks to complete. 33 As the EAB program concludes over the next couple of years, the data will be updated in real-time to 34 ensure an up-to-date data set at the conclusion of the Accelerated EAB Program. 35 POLICY OBJECTIVE 36 To strategically manage Roseville’s urban forest and utilize grant funding to maximize the impact or 37 City dollars. 38 BUDGET IMPLICATIONS 39 The total cost of the tree survey is up to $58,940. $50,000 would be paid for using an MN DNR 40 Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant, the remaining $8,940 would be paid for using funds budgeted 41 for forestry in the 2023 Park Improvement Program. 42 RACIAL EQUITY IMPACT SUMMARY 43 Research shows that nationwide many neighborhoods of color have significantly less tree cover than 44 more white neighborhoods. Met Council data shows that these trends occur on a regional level as 45 well. 46 An updated public tree inventory would provide the City with a greater opportunity to understand if 47 this problem exists within Roseville by overlaying the up-to-date tree data with demographic tools 48 that the City now has such as MySidewalk and GIS, and to develop a long-term strategy to address 49 any forestry disparities that are identified. 50 Roseville’s ongoing commitment to its public urban forest, including the Accelerated Emerald Ash 51 Borer program, reflects the city’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of race or 52 economic means, experience the benefits of a robust urban forest including climate resilience, health 53 benefits, emotional benefits and more. 54 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 55 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute agreement with Davey Resource Group to conduct 56 a tree survey as outlined above (attachment A). 57 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION 58 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute agreement with Davey Resource Group to conduct 59 a tree survey as outlined above (attachment A). 60 61 Prepared by: Matthew Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Taylor, Parks Superintendent Attachments: A: Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Roseville and Davey Resource Group, Inc (Including Proposal)